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We strive to be a resource for journalists and can provide you with the information you need in a timely manner. Contact Stephanie Otterson, director of communications, at (717) 963-8369 or sotterson@prla.org, be sure to include your name, outlet, story topic, and deadline.

Fast facts about Pennsylvania hospitality & tourism

25,846: Eating & drinking place locations in Pennsylvania in 2017$21.5 Billion: Projected sales in Pennsylvania restaurants in 2017582,800: Restaurant and foodservice jobs in Pennsylvania in 2017 (equals 10 percent of employment in the state)

127,000: Hotel rooms at 1,500 properties in Pennsylvania in 20175121,516: Hotel jobs in Pennsylvania in 2017